Anambra Police Command Commences Five-Day Strategic,Emotional Intelligence Training

The Anambra State Police Command has commenced a five-day training programme on Strategic Police Conduct, Emotional Intelligence, Human Relations, Communication Skills, and Attitudinal Change for officers of the Nigeria Police Force serving in the state.

The training programme was formally declared open on Monday in Awka, the Anambra State capital, by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun.
The IGP was represented at the event by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Finance and Administration, Anambra State Command, DCP Ngozi Ezeabata.

The training, which is currently ongoing at the Trig-Point Hotel Hall, Awka, is sponsored by the Police Trust Fund. It is designed to strengthen professionalism, enhance operational effectiveness, and promote ethical, people-centred policing among police officers.
Participants at the programme were drawn from various departments and formations within the Anambra State Police Command. They are expected to benefit from intensive sessions focused on modern policing strategies, emotional intelligence, effective communication, and positive behavioural transformation aimed at improving service delivery.
In a statement issued on Monday by the Anambra State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the training programme is scheduled to end on January 23, 2025.
Speaking on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police during the opening ceremony, DCP Ngozi Ezeabata emphasized the importance the IGP places on emotional intelligence, effective communication, and sound human relations in contemporary policing.
She noted that these competencies are critical to building public trust, strengthening police–community relations, and ensuring the efficient and professional discharge of policing duties.
DCP Ezeabata further stated that the evolving nature of security challenges requires police officers to possess not only technical skills but also the right attitude, ethical orientation, and interpersonal abilities to engage the public responsibly and professionally.
The Anambra State Police Command expressed its appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police and the Police Trust Fund for facilitating the programme, describing it as a timely and impactful intervention that will significantly enhance security operations and overall service delivery in the state.
Resource persons at the training are engaging participants in sessions on conflict management, ethical policing, leadership development, and attitudinal change, with a strong emphasis on professionalism, accountability, and respect for human rights.
The five-day training programme underscores the commitment of the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force to continuous capacity development and the transformation of policing practices in line with global best standards and community expectations.